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by **Greavesie** » Sun Jul 26, 2009 6:31 pm

we have a week off now so I expect any transfer activity to be done next week

by **sajven** » Sun Jul 26, 2009 7:14 pm

Now that they have a break, i expect raffa to concentrate on getting some new players in and removing some deadwood.

by **tubby** » Sun Jul 26, 2009 7:16 pm

I reckon we will end up going for Hamsik. Silva will cost too much, especially as they cannot shift Villa now.

by **roberto green** » Sun Jul 26, 2009 8:33 pm

NANNY RED wrote:
mistyred wrote:David Silva should be here very soon along with everybody else Rafa signs.

He's a sly dog that Rafa, you think he's turned a blind eye, then bang Carlton Palmer.

pmsl here Misty

You could of thought up someone better than him ffs lol

How about Jason Lee.

He's got a whole pineapple on his head

by **Greavesie** » Sun Jul 26, 2009 8:39 pm

bavlondon wrote:I reckon we will end up going for Hamsik. Silva will cost too much, especially as they cannot shift Villa now.

him that plays for Napoli? he may be involved in a certain deal for Da Doss

by **7_Kewell** » Sun Jul 26, 2009 11:30 pm

Greavesie wrote:any heard a transfer fee for Dossena?

we're getting 500 in old Lira notes and the chairman's old Vespa.

Good deal i think

by **LFC2007** » Mon Jul 27, 2009 3:37 am

In fairness, Napoli will be signing a much coveted, homegrown Italian international footballer whose experience abroad under the tutelage of a highly esteemed manager in Rafael Benitez has served to elevate his game to another level. The full-back's goalscoring exploits against such opposition as Manchester United and Real Madrid stand to demonstrate his ever-advancing attacking game. Yet we ought not over-emphasise these attacking abilities for we may overlook his prowess as a defensive stalwart. Playing in a defence that conceded a mere 27 goals last term it is not hard to see why Italy's finest continues to be pursued by some of Europe's elite clubs, Juventus among others. Regrettably, the player feels inclined to return to his native Italy for family reasons and out of respect for these wishes a fee not exceeding £7.5m shall be considered adequate recompense for his services. Italian defenders are a very rare commodity indeed, and so it should be noted that such good value is often hard to come by, particularly in the currently inflated market. Time is of the essence.

by **bigmick** » Mon Jul 27, 2009 5:02 am

LFC2007 wrote:In fairness, Napoli will be signing a much coveted, homegrown Italian international footballer whose experience abroad under the tutelage of a highly esteemed manager in Rafael Benitez has served to elevate his game to another level. The full-back's goalscoring exploits against such opposition as Manchester United and Real Madrid stand to demonstrate his ever-advancing attacking game. Yet we ought not over-emphasise these attacking abilities for we may overlook his prowess as a defensive stalwart. Playing in a defence that conceded a mere 27 goals last term it is not hard to see why Italy's finest continues to be pursued by some of Europe's elite clubs, Juventus among others. Regrettably, the player feels inclined to return to his native Italy for family reasons and out of respect for these wishes a fee not exceeding £7.5m shall be considered adequate recompense for his services. Italian defenders are a very rare commodity indeed, and so it should be noted that such good value is often hard to come by, particularly in the currently inflated market. Time is of the essence.

Top notch mate. "Time is of the essence"

by **Toffeehater** » Mon Jul 27, 2009 6:20 am

LFC2007 wrote:In fairness, Napoli will be signing a much coveted, homegrown Italian international footballer whose experience abroad under the tutelage of a highly esteemed manager in Rafael Benitez has served to elevate his game to another level. The full-back's goalscoring exploits against such opposition as Manchester United and Real Madrid stand to demonstrate his ever-advancing attacking game. Yet we ought not over-emphasise these attacking abilities for we may overlook his prowess as a defensive stalwart. Playing in a defence that conceded a mere 27 goals last term it is not hard to see why Italy's finest continues to be pursued by some of Europe's elite clubs, Juventus among others. Regrettably, the player feels inclined to return to his native Italy for family reasons and out of respect for these wishes a fee not exceeding £7.5m shall be considered adequate recompense for his services. Italian defenders are a very rare commodity indeed, and so it should be noted that such good value is often hard to come by, particularly in the currently inflated market. Time is of the essence.

, good post mate , you should be dossena's agent

by **tubby** » Mon Jul 27, 2009 7:43 am

He is Gabriel Marcotti in disguise.

by **Redman in wales** » Mon Jul 27, 2009 10:13 am

Balague: ‘No chance Liverpool will sign Silva’

Liverpool will not be signing Valencia winger David Silva this summer, despite reputed interest from Manchester United, that is the view of Spanish based journalist Guillem Balague.

Reports in this morning’s Daily Mail suggests Manchester United and Liverpool are ready to go head-to-head for the Spanish international, with the former expected to make a bid for the player later this week, however esteemed Spanish journalist Guillem Balague believes this is not the case.

Writing on his official website, Balague said: “Speculation has resurfaced and in the last few days the player has once again been linked with a move to Anfield.”

“We can clear all of the above up by saying that, at this moment in time, neither Liverpool, nor any other English club, have had any recent contact with Valencia over David Silva.”

“As far as Liverpool are concerned, I am still being told that there is no chance that they will be making a move for David Silva at this time.”

“Most of the transfer money available has been spent on Glen Johnson (this includes revenue from the sale of Keane, and debts owed to Liverpool by Portsmouth for the transfer of Peter Crouch that were factored into the Johnson deal).”

“Considerable funds have also been dedicated to the renewal and extension of many current player’s contracts at Anfield - including Benayoun.”

“In fact, I understand that, had he been sold, David Silva was considered as a replacement for the Israeli, but now that Yossi is staying at the club - the signing of Silva is even less of a possibility.”

“Although there have been no formal contact between Liverpool and Valencia in relation to David Silva recently, the channels of communication remain open between Anfield and the player’s representatives - so as with anything in football, we can never say never, but nothing appears likely at this time.”

On Manchester United’s alleged interest in the player Balague said the following: “It has even been suggested that Manchester United are also interested in David Silva, and I have been advised that the player will be under very close scrutiny when Valencia take on Ferguson’s men next month.”

The respected pundit, who features regularly on Sky Sports’ Revista de la Liga, also tried to clear up the financial turmoil Valencia currently reside in, and in particular how they can possibly hold onto the likes of Silva.

He continued: “Another question that many have been asking and one that relates to the above, not to mention David Villa is: ‘how on earth can Valencia possibly keep hold of the pair when the club are in such dire financial circumstances and have previously admitted that they must sell to avoid financial meltdown?’”

“Unfortunately, there is no logical or rational explanation, and at times the situation at Valencia is as baffling to us here as it appears to you.”

“In many ways the Mestalla club remind me of Newcastle United: a club where what counts is the opinion of the public, an anonymous body that defies all financial and sporting logic and one that rules the club with its heart rather than its head.”

“The problem at Valencia is that nobody wants to be the pantomime villain and risk the wrath of the fans by actually selling their favourite players.”

“Consequently, the club remain in a mess financially and the players concerned are growing deeply frustrated and unsettled - particularly David Villa, who we will have more on tomorrow.”

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by **Bammo** » Mon Jul 27, 2009 10:41 am

I'm getting the feeling Balague isn't as in the know as he once was. I'm sure earlier in the season he said Alonso was off and Silva was coming in. Now Alonso probably won't go and we're not interested in Silva.

Way to hedge your bets Guillaume

by **Greavesie** » Mon Jul 27, 2009 10:53 am

If Valencia are financially OK I can see Silva staying. I reckon Valencia will ask for stupid amounts of money. They aren't being forced to sell and SIlva signed a new contract last summer didn't he after Man U put a bid in?

by **tubby** » Mon Jul 27, 2009 11:51 am

Bammo wrote:I'm getting the feeling Balague isn't as in the know as he once was. I'm sure earlier in the season he said Alonso was off and Silva was coming in. Now Alonso probably won't go and we're not interested in Silva.

Way to hedge your bets Guillaume

When did he ever say either of those things? All he ever said on Silva was that we had contacted them but then of course Valencia made that public to try and start a bidding war. Rafa admitted that. We might have upped that bid but not enough for them to accept.

On Xabi all he ever said was that if Madrid matched Rafas valuation then he may consider it and that is still the case.

Ballague is in the know.

by **GYBS** » Mon Jul 27, 2009 5:33 pm

Balague believes his own press now and just talks utter rubbish and most of it never comes true - he is just the same as all the other journos

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